Go for it Terry, you would really love it, as the good Compte says you really have to do Angouleme before you die. Apart from the amazing race, the ambience, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, to say nothing about the French cuisine et vin are outstanding. The whole town comes to a halt. Barriers and stands are erected across roads in the middle of Saturaday night so that the immense number of spectators are able to view the race and the entente cordiale is brilliant. Anyone interested put "TVR Grantura Angouleme or Circuit des Remparts" into "you tube" sit back and enjoy!!